Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

LIZ!!JUST WANTED TO SAY HI!! I MISS YOU BROTHER.. I KNOW YOU ARE WATCHING OVER US!!!

PII-MCDONAGH
LAPD

March 19, 2008

Ricardo,
Two days before you gave the ultimate sacrifice, i was working out with you. You asked me for a spot and I remembered you were benching 315 x5....If only it was a fist fight instead of a gun battle, i know you'd still be with us. You will never be forgotten.

P2 ic
LAPD

March 16, 2008

Hola, Ricardo!
I just found this wonderful website where I can leave you messages. As you know, I teach first grade and every year we cover community workers and how they help us. When we talk about police officers and the tough job they have, I talk about you. I tell my students the great things you did and how special you were to me and the people of L.A. They think it is really cool that I actually knew you, and we grew up together in the same neighborhood.
You are always in my thoughts and prayers. Sometimes when I dream about you I feel that you are talking to me. I never got the chance to say thank you for always being a great friend to me and my brother. I wish you could still be here, so we could both talk to you. I appreciate you always having wise words for him. He always listened to you. I am going to tell him about this website, so hopefully he will communicate with you.
Ricardo recuerda que nunca te olvidaremos. Eres un angel que siempre estara protegiendonos. Gracias amigo.

R.R.
Childhood friend

March 15, 2008

Hi Ricardo, as always thinking of you. I try to stay away from this website because reading the reflections can be very emotional. I feel this is the only way my "HELLO" will reach you. Lately I have found myself trying to forget and I dont understand why, I think its time to let go but I just cant and it makes me angry...I miss you so much....keep us safe and help your fellow officers make it home safe day by day..

March 14, 2008

Liz-
I can't believe it's taken me this long to write. Things like this are NOT easy to deal with, especially when someone like YOU is taken from all of us.
Liz, you probably don't remember me, but then again, maybe you do (you're a big guy with an even bigger heart). In case you forgot, let me remind you.
I went to Hami and played baseball with your little bro Jorge. I was on the JV team while you played with the big boys, Varsity. When I first was trying out for the team, I was only in 10th grade, I saw you on the Varsity team, playing the most important position on the field, catcher. I said WOW!!! Who is that big guy with that big voice, screaming, "C'mon Ike, gimme a shot! C'mon Lalo gimme a shot, bring it around!" You were a real leader, a real inspiration on that diamond. Coach loved you man!!! A great athlete, I'm pretty sure you played football too.
What I couldn't believe was that, that same guy, with that big voice on the baseball diamond was the same quiet, gentle, good-hearted young man that sat right next to me in my Chemistry class that same 10th grade year. The next day, after tryouts, I explained to you in class, that I knew your little bro, Jorge...Oh and BTW, how cool are you being the starting catcher for the Varsity baseball team. I wanted you to tell me everything I needed to know...and just had to ask "Oh, BTW, who's that Uyeshima guy? You just smiled, that said it all. That smile...
I know this sounds crazy Liz- but the first impression you made on me was in that very Chem class where the teacher, of all people, would call roll and called you LIZ!!! Wow, if a guy is known by his nickname, even by his teacher, he must be something special...and that you are LIZARD! A very special person that was taken away from us all way too quick.
You are on my mind and in my heart- always have been since that fateful day. I'll see you sometime in the future, runnin' with the big dawgs, as always.

Justin S
Hamilton High School C/O 1992

March 11, 2008

I often pass your photograh in the hallway here. You have not been forgotten by your brother and sister officers here at 77th...

12L90
LAPD

March 10, 2008

Rest in peace! Thank you for your service and your dedication.

Carol Espinoza
Mother of Officer Isaac Espinoza, SFPD
E.O.W. 4/10/04

February 23, 2008

It has been 4 years since that horrible day that you were taken from us and I can still remember hearing the news. I was one of your instructors in the Academy and I always laugh when I think of the stories that your class shared after your patrol ride along. We will always remember your smile and your pride in being an LAPD officer. I wear your memorial bracelet which reminds me of your ultimate sacrifice. Rest In Peace. KMA-367

PO III R. Alvarez
Central Div/Los Angeles Police Dept

February 22, 2008

"Final Call"

An Angel In The Sky Must Leave His Place Of Rest,
Gently Tucking His Wings Beneath His Armored Vest.
For Duty Has Called, There Is Much Work To Do
Little Did He Know, This One Is Dressed In Blue.

Arriving On The Scene, He Knows Just What To Say,
"Follow Me, Fallen Brother, I'll Show You The Way."
"Your Duty Has Ended, Your Work Is Now Through."
"Come Hang Your Hat Beside Mine, I'm A Cop, Too."

PII
LAPD

February 20, 2008

Hey Liz its been four 4 years since that day we had to say goodbye to you. I know that every day you watch out for us and keep us safe. We all keep your memory alive and think about the fun times that we all used to have. Stay Up Bro !!!!!!!

13Z11
LAPD

February 20, 2008

Henry County Police Dept.,GA, Evening Watch North, we rode in your memory today. God Speed Brother, gone but never forgotten.

Lt. Jeff Maddox
Henry County Police Dept.

February 20, 2008

Hey Liz, it's been four years since you were taken from us. I have yet to go a day without thinking about you. I miss our workouts at the gym and the stories we shared while working out. I have a son and named him after you and he will know the importance of your name when I tell him about you. I miss you my friend.

P-2 CLASS 09/01
LAPD

February 20, 2008

All of your classmates are thinking of you and missing you today Liz -

Class 09/01
LAPD

February 20, 2008

R.I.P LIZ
EOW
2-20-04

MW

February 19, 2008

You have not been forgotten. Your smile, spirit and devotion live on in those who knew and loved you. God Bless you brother.

Detective III
LAPD

February 19, 2008

Ricardo
Happy Valentine's Day!!!

February 14, 2008

I MISS you Liz! Almost 4 years have gone by. I think about that day and it feels like yesterday. I still can't talk about it without the pain and the hurt - and the tears. You are missed by all of us - please keep watch over us and protect us until we meet again.

Class 09/01
LAPD

February 13, 2008

YOU ARE REMEMBERED TODAY AND THANK YOU SIR FOR YOUR DEDICATION AND SERVICE. YOU ARE A HERO JUST BY THE PROFESSION YOU CHOSE, GOD BLESS YOU AND ALL THOSE THAT LOVE YOU

VANDENBERGHE
MANCHESTER, NH

February 12, 2008

hey Lizzy just wanted to drop you a line to say hello.

13Z11
LAPD

February 11, 2008

THINKING OF YOU!

February 9, 2008

Happy Birthday Ricardo!!!
Thinking of you always

your sister

January 24, 2008

Happy New Year bro.

JORGE LIZARRAGA

January 4, 2008

Hey Liz, I was fortunate to see your family before the Holidays. I was able to spend a nice afternoon with your Dad, sharing a couple refreshments and just talking. You are missed and loved very much. Take care my friend.

13Z11
LAPD

January 2, 2008

Hi Ricardo I wanted to be the 1st to wish you a Happy New Year!

Missing you always
angel in blue
your sister

December 31, 2007

Angels in blue protecting us from above. You will live in our hearts forever.

December 27, 2007